Contemporary Linguistics
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Book Overview
Contemporary Linguistics is one of the most comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of linguistics, balancing engaging aspects of language study with solid coverage of the basics. Up-to-date scholarship, a direct approach, and a lucid writing style makes it appealing to instructors and beginning students alike and a resource that many students continue to use beyond the classroom.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312555288
ISBN13:9780312555283
Release Date:August 2009
Publisher:Bedford/St. Martin's
Length:720 Pages
Weight:2.22 lbs.
Dimensions:9.3" x 1.0" x 7.5"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A Well-Written, Easy-to-understand Intro
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I have an earlier edition of this text that I used in a linguistics course several years ago, and I understand that the 5th edition is very similar. This book is clearly, simply written, making some very complex and abstract concepts clear and understandable. I'm currently working on my Masters in Linguistics, and I regularly refer back to this text in my higher-level classes for clarification of things like Theta roles and x-bar theory (syntax), morphology, phonology, etc. The text is fairly comprehensive, covering all the major sub-categories of linguistics. It doesn't pretend to cover any of the subjects in depth, but it does provide an excellent foundation for anyone who wants to understand the basics.
Highly recommended. Very accessible.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Speaking as a newcomer to the subject, I found this book to be an excellent intro. Very useful.
Best introductory text available
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is one of the best introductory texts that I have seen in a long time. I use it to teach all of my intro. courses and the students have adapted well to it. It's wonderful and insightful.
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